Micah Nori hired as Trail Blazers head coach; son Dante is Phillies prospect
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Micah Nori has been appointed the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, according to reports from ESPN and The Athletic. He previously served as a lead assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves. His son, Dante Nori, is a prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies' minor league system, currently playing at Double-A level. Dante, 21, has a.245 batting average this season and showed impressive speed with 52 stolen bases last year. The connection between the NBA and MLB adds a unique narrative for both leagues.
- •Micah Nori hired by Trail Blazers as head coach.
- •Dante Nori plays as a prospect for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- •Dante currently has a.245 batting average in Double-A.
- •Micah was formerly a lead assistant for the Timberwolves.
- •Dante stole 52 bases last season in the minors.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies prospect Dante Nori's dad hired by NBA's Trail Blazers as their new head coach
"This is a pretty fun MLB and NBA crossover storyline.
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